Sarah Hyland Put Her "Scars on Display" in This Bikini Selfie

Sarah Hyland continues to keep it real. During the Modern Family star's 4th of July celebration, she shared a photo of her summery two-piece bikini on Instagram Stories, adding a super-empowering hashtag: #ScarsOnDisplay. Hyland, who had a kidney transplant in 2012, has been open about her medical history, including experiencing kidney dysplasia and dealing with hair loss as a result of medication.

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In addition to her pic on Insta Stories, Hyland also posted several 'grams from her Independence Day celebration, showing off a coordinated pose with her squad, as well as an adorable cuddle with her pup on a pool float. "Here are 4 out of about 150 pictures of us," Hyland wrote alongside a photo of her friends, noting that it took a "very long, tedious, and annoying group chat" to decide which ones to post. (Relatable.)

Hyland's candid attitude about her scars is important because it helps others with similar experiences feel less alone. It's also a reminder that a scar (or any skin condition for that matter) is nothing to be ashamed of. These skin conditions don't take away from someone's beauty, and the fact that Sarah embraces her scars is inspiring.

If you follow Hyland's Instagram, you already know that this openness is to be expected from the actor. The 27-year-old recently shared a photo of herself in the hospital in honor of #NationalSelfieDay where she noted that "health should always come first." She's also been outspoken about body image issues, and has never been shy about confronting body shamers. "I just treat it like, if someone's going to say a comment to me, I'm going to say a comment right back, as if we're talking to my face," she told People about online bullies. "You're not behind a keyboard. You're basically talking to me."